:... Does our government prevent crimes by saying, "it's wrong to do these things, because they hurt other people," or by threatening and enforcing punishment? Therefore, to help humans from giving into their inclinations to sin The Eternal Lord has told us of the threat of eternal torture. This leads us to the conclusion that humans should indeed be told that, if you lead a life that blasphemes the Lord, an Abyss of despair gapes wide to engulf you. (Cole) | :... Does our government prevent crimes by saying, "it's wrong to do these things, because they hurt other people," or by threatening and enforcing punishment? Therefore, to help humans from giving into their inclinations to sin The Eternal Lord has told us of the threat of eternal torture. This leads us to the conclusion that humans should indeed be told that, if you lead a life that blasphemes the Lord, an Abyss of despair gapes wide to engulf you. (Cole) |